KSWB-TV (San Diego, CA)

KSWB-TV, also known as Fox 5 San Diego, is a TV station based in San Diego, California, that is part of the Fox network. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group and shares ownership with KUSI-TV, an independent station. KSWB-TV operates its studios on Engineer Road in the Kearny Mesa area of the city, while its transmitter is positioned southeast of Spring Valley. The branding "Fox 5 San Diego" comes from its primary cable channel number within the local market.

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English

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#38823

United States

#7488

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#220

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77-year-old man arrested after bank robbery in North County

2 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Domenick Candelieri

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man suspected of robbing a bank Wednesday in Escondido was arrested. Gary Smyers, 77, was identified as the suspect, the Escondido Police Department said in a news release. He was booked at the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of robbery. The incident occurred around 10:37 a.m. at a U.S. Bank in the 2300 block of East Valley Parkway. Authorities say the suspect passed a note to the teller stating he had a gun and demanded money.
Sumo wrestling event coming to San Diego

2 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Domenick Candelieri

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The 2,000-year-old martial art of sumo wrestling will make its presence in San Diego this summer. WorldWide Sumo, a live entertainment company, is bringing the “Super Power Show!” to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Friday, July 25. Attendees will be able to watch authentic Sumo wrestling exhibitions, featuring elite retired professionals from Japan, Mongolia and Brazil.
Trump admin threatens to halt funding for California's 'boondoggle' high-speed rail project

2 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Marc Sternfield

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday threatened to halt all federal funding to California’s high-speed rail project, calling it a “boondoggle” with no viable path forward. In a 310-page report from the Federal Railroad Administration and a letter to California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri, Duffy alleged “a trail of project delays, mismanagement, waste and skyrocketing costs” that have already cost taxpayers approximately $6.9 billion and failed to lay any track.
Ludacris to perform at Rady Shell

3 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Domenick Candelieri

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Ludacris performs onstage during the 2024 iHeartRadio … HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Ludacris performs onstage during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
San Diego Sport Innovators launch Bill Walton Legacy Project

3 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Julian Del Gaudio

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — More than a year since the death of basketball legend Bill Walton, one of his closest and favorite nonprofits is carrying on his legacy. “Bill wanted to be associated with that, but he didn’t know anything about business,” said Bob Rief, Executive Director of San Diego Sport Innovators.
Santee trucking company owner accused in $2 million credit card scheme

3 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Domenick Candelieri

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The owner and operator of a trucking company in Santee is accused of bank fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft in a $2 million credit card scheme, per federal officials. Hasan Korkmaz, 44, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was arraigned in federal court Tuesday on an 18-count indictment, the United States Department of Justice said in a news release.
Where to find ‘Cool Zones’ during extreme heat

3 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Domenick Candelieri

NOTE: The video above provides tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It’s starting to heat up in San Diego County as summer nears. The County of San Diego is offering Cool Zones for people to beat the heat. These free air-conditioned sites are located at the county’s 33 branch public libraries, teen and senior centers in County parks and other city, public, private and volunteer organizations and places around the county.
City of Encinitas provides construction update on popular beach access point

3 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Domenick Candelieri

ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The City of Encinitas gave an update last week on the renovation of a key beach access point in Encinitas. The D Street Beach access staircase, located at 404 West D Street, has been closed since April due to emergency structural concerns.
Over 100 firearms turned in at North County gun safety event

4 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Domenick Candelieri

Gun safety event (San Diego County Sheriff's Office) SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A gun safety event over the weekend at the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station netted a total of 144 unwanted firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
San Diego adopts dynamic parking fees for peak hours, seven day a week meter enforcement

4 days ago | fox5sandiego.com | Anna Ashcraft

San Diego approves parking changes (FOX 5/KUSI) Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 07:00 PM PDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 07:01 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego City Council on Monday approved new parking regulations that will allow the city to adjust parking fees for times with high demand and during special events, along with increasing parking enforcement to seven days a week. City Council back in February voted to raise parking meter rates in the City of San Diego from $1.25 to $2.50 per hour....